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   John_H to Chas Gantz   
   Re: graphite in the rear diff??   
   18 Mar 21 08:05:18   
   
   From: john4271@hotmail.com   
      
   Chas Gantz wrote:   
      
   >Has anyone ever heard of this? We just had a guy come into the store and ask   
   for some. He says it quiets the rear down if it's noisy.   
   >   
   >I've been in the parts business for over 30 years, and I've never heard of   
   this. I can't find anything on the internet either.   
      
   Generally not a good idea to add solid lubricants (including moly) to   
   roller bearings, and especially pre-loaded rollers as in a diff, even   
   though it may reduce crownwheel and pinion related noise.   
      
   The effect has been described as akin to having miniature ball   
   bearings passing beneath the rollers causing them to skid rather than   
   roll.   
      
   --   
   John H   
      
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